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·November 29, 2017·6 min read

Synthetic Cannabis-Like Drug Reduces Sleep Apnea

Dronabinol, a drug that contains a synthetic version of the molecule tetrahydrocannabinol, appears to be both safe and effective in treating obstructive sleep apnea, a new study reports.

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·November 10, 2017·3 min read

Sleep Apnea May Increase Alzheimer’s Risk

A new study reports on a surprising link between OSA and Alzheimer's disease. Researchers report people who suffer a number of apneas per hour have increased accumulation of amyloid beta in the brain over time.

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·November 4, 2017·5 min read

Sleeping Through Snoring: Neurons That Rouse Brain to Breath Identified

Researchers have identified a mechanism that helps rouse the brains of mice suffering from simulated sleep apnea. The findings could help develop new treatments for people with obstructive sleep apnea and provide new insights into SIDS.

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·July 6, 2017·3 min read

Sleep Problems May Be An Early Sign of Alzheimer’s

A new study links sleep problems with increased biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease. Researchers discovered those who report low sleep quality, daytime sleepiness and other sleep problems had elevated levels of Alzheimer's related biomarkers in their spinal fluid than those who reported no sleep problems. However, no abnormalities were found in the spinal fluid of people with obstructive sleep apnea.

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·March 17, 2017·5 min read

Untreated Sleep Apnea in Children Can Harm Brain Cells Tied to Cognition and Mood

Study reports reduced gray matter in areas of the brain associated with mood and cognition in children with obstructive sleep apnea.

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·January 31, 2017·2 min read

Link Between Sleep and Cognitive Impairment in Elderly

Researchers stress more research needs to be conducted to determine a link between sleep disorders and cognitive impairment in the elderly.

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·June 13, 2016·4 min read

Can Better Sleep Improve Cognition in Multiple Sclerosis?

A new study reports on an association between sleep apnea and cognitive dysfunction in people with MS.

Diagram shows how breath is obstructed in sleep apnea.

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·February 12, 2016·4 min read

Sleep Apnea Takes a Toll on Brain Function

According to a new study, people with sleep apnea showed significant changes in GABA and glutamate levels in their brains.

Image shows CD59 in cells of people with sleep apnea.

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·January 6, 2016·3 min read

Heart Disease Risk Lowered in Sleep Apnea Patients With Statins

A new study reports statins can protect blood vessels from a substance that causes inflammation.

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·September 22, 2015·4 min read

CPAP Reduces Depression in Adults with Sleep Apnea

According to a new study, depressive symptoms are common in people with obstructive sleep apnea, and the symptoms can improve when the sleep apnea is treated with CPAP therapy.